Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
08V410000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/2006 to 06/30/2007V (Vehicle)8880910/13/2008MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/14/200808/19/2008
Defect SummaryGm is recalling 88,809 my 2008 buick enclave, and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia and saturn outlook vehicles currently or previously registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. if a buildup of snow or ice on the windshield or on the wipers restricts the movement of the wiper arm, the windshield wiper linkage may become detached from the motor shaft and the wipers may become inoperative.
Consequence SummaryIf this were to occur, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new wiper crank arm, driver's side link, and a crank arm nut. the recall began o october 13, 2008. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
NotesGm recall no. 08091.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
08-277A09/01/200810026806Gmc: sunroof water leak; install drain tube extensions. if condition were to occur, water may enter the interior of the vehicle and dampen the carpet, upholstery, and other interior components. csc letter was received. *pe12/19/2008
08207A09/01/200810026541Gmc: vehicles equipped with a sunroof, may have a condition in which water is not properly drained away from the sunroof. csc letter received. *pe11/06/2008
0820709/01/200808207A10026482Gm: sunroof water leak; install drain tube extensions. vehicles equipped with a sunroof may have a condition in which water is not properly drained away from the sunroof. csc letter was received. updated 11/4/08. *pe10/31/2008
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SB-0824810/01/200810028687General motors: windshield wipers may become inoperative under heavy snow and ice loads. csc letter was received. *pe05/14/2009
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
SB-0824810/01/200810028687General motors: windshield wipers may become inoperative under heavy snow and ice loads. csc letter was received. *pe05/14/2009
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
SB-0824810/01/200810028687General motors: windshield wipers may become inoperative under heavy snow and ice loads. csc letter was received. *pe05/14/2009

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
EA08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/12/200809/08/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V441000
 In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
EA08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/12/200809/08/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V441000
 In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY
12/20/201061000
 My 2007 saturn outlook burns out headlights (which are very expensive) with alarming frequency. the dealership tells me that it is burning out wiring harnesses which cost several hundred dollars each time a replacement is necessary. through research, i know that others are experiencing this same failure of an (obviously) critical component.
09/15/2009200003
 Complete failure of front windshield wiper assembly during rainstorms. failures have occurred three times and been repaired by dealer. two of the failures occurred during heavy rainstorms on the highway. *tr
VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
12/05/2007605/01/2007
 2007 saturn outlook, consumer received notification of rejection. * bf the sunroof leaked, the rear wiper was broken and the front passenger air bag did not activate. the driver's seat belt was improperly aligned from a previous repair and the front wipers failed. last month, the power steering function was severely compromised while driving through a heavy rainstorm. the power steering was providing inconsistent feedback which appeared to be caused by a slipping belt to the power steering pump. *jb
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
12/05/2007605/01/2007
 2007 saturn outlook, consumer received notification of rejection. * bf the sunroof leaked, the rear wiper was broken and the front passenger air bag did not activate. the driver's seat belt was improperly aligned from a previous repair and the front wipers failed. last month, the power steering function was severely compromised while driving through a heavy rainstorm. the power steering was providing inconsistent feedback which appeared to be caused by a slipping belt to the power steering pump. *jb
12/01/2007100001
 Sunroof leaks. the leaks lead to reserves of water above the headliner that can be heard when turns are made. significant amounts of water run through air bags on a columns and dashboard. given that the battery has died on me six times, i am concerned about long term electrical damage and proper air bag deployment. dealer has attempted to repair five times. *tr
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
12/05/2007605/01/2007
 2007 saturn outlook, consumer received notification of rejection. * bf the sunroof leaked, the rear wiper was broken and the front passenger air bag did not activate. the driver's seat belt was improperly aligned from a previous repair and the front wipers failed. last month, the power steering function was severely compromised while driving through a heavy rainstorm. the power steering was providing inconsistent feedback which appeared to be caused by a slipping belt to the power steering pump. *jb
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
04/15/201060000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. the contact stated that the windshield wipers failed and the linkages between the motors and wipers were inoperable. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 08v410000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages). the manufacturer stated that he would get a discount on repair expenses. the current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
06/06/2012151000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. the contact stated that during heavy rain, water leaked into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the contact was informed that the drain was clogged and needed to be fixed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 151,000. mah
06/06/2012151000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2007 saturn outlook. the contact stated that the it was raining hard and that water had leaked into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the drain was clogged and needed to be fixed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 151,000. ap

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